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     His Social Security Number was 397-30-3850.⁵ Richard Irving Croymans was buried at Southlawn Cemetery, 61300 US Highway 31, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.⁴ He was born on November 5, 1934 at Wausau, Langlade Co., Wisconsin.^2,5,3,4 He married Ruth Ann Reeser, daughter of William David Reeser and Mary Ann Kollar, on April 1, 1961 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^2,4 Richard Irving Croymans died on May 11, 2011 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 76.^2,5,3,4 He Richard I. Croymans, 76, of South Bend, IN, passed away at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 11, 2011 in his home. He was born on November 5, 1934 in Wausau, WI to the late Irving John and Elfrieda (Rosenbaum) Croymans. On April 1, 1961 in South Bend, IN, he married Ruth Ann (Reeser) Croymans, who survives. Mr. Croymans is also survived by two sons, Ryan Croymans of South Bend, IN and R. Brent Croymans of South Bend, IN; granddaughter, Brittany Lynn Croymans and two sisters, Carol Cooper and Beverly Goebel. Mr. Croymans attended the University of Wisconsin for two years prior to joining the Air Force in 1955. He attended foreign language school at Indiana University in 1955-1956, after which he served out the balance of his service tour in Europe. He return to Indiana University in 1959 to earn his Bachelor of Science degree in accounting. Mr. Croymans retired as an accountant from Bendix Corporation in December 1989 after twenty-eight years of service. He was a member of the Bendix Management Club and after his retirement, a member of the Bendix Salaried Employees Club. on May 14, 2011.²

     Margaret Bell Bluhm Heaven's choir has gained a soft, sweet voice since Margaret Bell Kollar, 94, rested in the peaceful arms of her Savior on Dec. 18, 2020. There, waiting to greet her, was her beloved husband of 74 years, William (Bill) Kollar, who passed away 10 months earlier on Feb. 22, 2020. Margaret was born May 5, 1926 in Westville, Indiana, the oldest daughter of Ralph and Marion (Bell) Bluhm. After graduating from Hamlet High School, she and Bill married on June 26, 1945 and settled in Edwardsburg, Michigan for 47 years until retiring to Little Bass Lake, Irons, Michigan in 1992. Margaret enjoyed making many friends in her various jobs throughout her life, but the most fulfilling was the special bond she had with the children who rode her Edwardsburg school bus for over 20 years. She was an avid gardener and would spend hours plotting, planting and caring for each year's colorful flowerbeds. But her greatest desires were to glorify God with her beautiful voice and also be a faithful prayer warrior. Many were the mornings she would be bent over her Bible in meditation and prayer. In the last couple of years, vision loss and dementia took its toll. But that did not stop her from participating in all the activities at Grand Oaks Nursing Center. She dearly missed the fellowship of the other residents when COVID restrictions started. Margaret leaves behind three daughters, Joyce Bowers, Janice (Daniel) Grose, and Joanne (Clyde) Williams; six grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and 16 great-great-grandchildren. The family of Margaret would like to send heartfelt thankfulness and gratitude to the caregivers and staff at Grand Oaks Nursing Center for all the tender care and warmth given to both Margaret and us. We know that this has been a year of discouragement, anxiety, and sadness, but we pray that God will uplift your hearts and give you strength and refreshment . . . all is not in vain.³ She was born on May 5, 1926 at Westville, La Porte Co., Indiana.^4,2,3 As of June 26, 1945,her married name was Kollar.⁴ She married William Arthur Kollar, son of Lawrence D. Kollar and Eva Florence Wilcoxen, on June 26, 1945 at Starke Co., Indiana.^1,4,3 Margaret Bell Bluhm died on December 18, 2020 at Baldwin, Lake Co., Michigan, at age 94.³

     Michael G. "Mike" Donathen and Janice M. Kollar were divorced.² Michael G. "Mike" Donathen Mike "Tiny" Donathen, 73, passed away unexpectedly from COVID on September 26. He was born January 14, 1948 in South Bend, Indiana, the oldest son of Marion and Delores (Beasecker) Donathen. After moving to the Irons area in 1987, he opened his own business, Tiny's Trading Post, at Big Bass Lake. Left to remember Tiny's life is his son, Michael (Tracey); grandchildren, Joshua and Seth; brother, Dennis; sister, Paula; and many special friends who joined him for coffee and conversation at the shop.² He was born on January 14, 1948 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^1,2 He married Janice M. Kollar, daughter of William Arthur Kollar and Margaret Bell Bluhm, on June 26, 1970 at Granger, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.¹ Michael G. "Mike" Donathen died on September 26, 2021 at Michigan at age 73.²

     Heidi A. Koski Heidi A. Badman Smith, 57, of Edwardsburg, passed away in her home following an extended illness at 2:14 a.m. Saturday, March 7. She was born in Shell Lake, Wis., on Aug. 8, 1957, to the late William and Ann (Johnson) Koski. In 2005, she married James "JW" Smith in Cass County. He survives at home. Surviving are her son, Joe (Robyn) Colassaco of Edwardsburg; daughters Michelle Borowski of Sevierville, Tenn., Nicole Borowski of LaPorte, Ind., and Lecta Smith of Mishawaka, Ind; brothers Gene (Jean) Koski of the Washington, D.C., area, Fred Koski of Minneapolis and Randy Koski of Iron Belt, Wis; and grandchildren James DeWitt, Joseph and Alexis Mazurkiewicz, Sarah Ward, Destyni Zollinger, Jacob and Jon McKibbin, Merlin and Luminita Colassaco, William, Dominck and Lily Smith and Rachel, Destiny, David, Jamie, William, Serina, Malacki, Yasmine and Olivia Borowski. Heidi was preceded in death by her son, James William Badman, who passed Jan. 17, 1987, and brothers Ray and Kim Koski and Aubry and Everett Otterholt. Heidi served as a licensed practical nurse in the Elkhart area for more than 32 years at such places as Elkhart Healthcare and Miller's Merry Manor in Wakarusa, Ind. She was an avid animal lover and a devout supporter of non-cruelty to animals. Heidi will be best remembered for her trademark white nurse's cap while she was on the job, and her bandanna and free spirit when she was at home. She was also a Harley-Davidson motorcycle enthusiast.² Her married name was Badman.¹ She married Michael Daniel Badman, son of Edward James Badman and Louise Vivian Dunn.¹ Heidi A. Koski was born on August 8, 1957 at Shell Lake, Washburn Co., Wisconsin.² She died on March 7, 2015 at Edwardsburg, Cass Co., Michigan, at age 57.²

     James William Badman was buried at Highland Cemetery, 2257 Portage Avenue, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^1,3,4 He was born on December 5, 1983 at Tucson, Pima Co., Arizona.^1,3,4 He died on January 17, 1987 at Elkhart, Elkhart Co., Indiana, at age 3.^1,2,3,4 He Services for James William Badman, 3-year-old son of Michael and Heidi Badman of 1260 Canton St., who died at 2:35 a.m. Saturday in the emergency room of Elkhart General Hospital, will be Tuesday. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery, South Bend. James was born Dec. 5, 1983, in Tucson, Ariz. Also surviving are a brother, Joseph L. at home; maternal grandmother, Anne of Upson, Wis; maternal grandfather, Theodore J. Koski of St. Paul, Minn; paternal grandparents, Edward and Louise Badman of Elkhart; and paternal grandmother, Dollie Badman of South Bend. He attended the Learning Tree Day Care Center. on January 19, 1987.⁴

     Raymond Douglas Jarvis Raymond Douglas Jarvis, age 65, Harrodsburg, husband of Rhonda Gay (Barnett) Jarvis, passed away on Saturday, October 19, 2019 at U of L Hospital Burn Unit in Louisville. Born October 3, 1954 in Paintsville, KY, he was the son of the late Raymond and Pauline Warrix (Chisenhall) Jarvis. He was a graduate of Holmes High School in Covington, obtained his Associate Degree in Electrical Engineering and earned his Master Electrician License, served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War era, was an electrician and worked in industrial maintenance at Hitachi in Harrodsburg, loved to listen to and mastered all the instruments used in playing bluegrass music and was a member of the First Baptist Church in Danville. Survivors other than his wife include: two daughters Amberly (Philip) Raider of Clarksville, IN and Brenda K Price of Goshen, IN; two sons Raymond Douglas (Ruby) Jarvis, Jr. of Richmond, KY and William Steven (Samantha) Mullins of Charleston, TN; one sister Rita Davis of Danville; four grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Burial will follow in the Camp Nelson National Cemetery in Nicholasville. Pallbearers are Raymond Jarvis, Daniel Jarvis, Jason Davis, Steven Mullins, Doug Jarvis, Jr., Steve Anderson, Philip Raider, and Ed Miller.² He was buried at Camp Nelson National Cemetery, RR#3 6980 Danville Road, Nicholasville, Jessamine Co., Kentucky.^2,5 He was born on October 3, 1954 at Paintsville, Johnson Co., Kentucky.^1,2,3,6,5 He married Pattie Lea Clark, daughter of Bernard L. Clark and Beverly Jean Badman, on October 12, 1974 at Dickenson Co., Virginia.¹ Raymond Douglas Jarvis married Pattie Lea Clark, daughter of Bernard L. Clark and Beverly Jean Badman, on November 3, 1974 at Burke, Kosciusko Co., Indiana.⁴ Raymond Douglas Jarvis died on October 19, 2016 at Louisville, Jefferson Co., Kentucky, at age 62.^2,6,5